Visit the Missouri History Museum this summer for all kinds of family fun that's free! On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, children will enjoy art, storytelling, special entertaining guests, musical workshops, crafts, performances by St. Louis favorites like the Muny Kids, Celia and Friends, and lots more.
Celebrate National Donut Day at this family friendly event that includes performances by Cirus Harmony, a petting zoo, face painting, cariacatures, a balloon roof, Bulldog Rescue dogs, live music, lots of donuts, food from local restaurants, local brews and refreshments.
Celebrate the opening of Kenya's Kids with a special performance featuring F4KIDZ African Performing Arts.
Guests will have the opportunity to get their favorite doll all dolled up at the exclusive doll salon, enjoy scrumptious desserts, and have The Magic House all to themselves to explore with their doll.
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Join the Missouri Historical Society for a free, family-friendly outdoor festival featuring live entertainment, spoken word, a film screening, and much more.
Families can learn about the surprising variety of animals and wildlife that inhabit the Gateway Arch grounds at this free, ranger-led interpretive talk.
You'll find quality used fiction, non-fiction, biographies, cook books, self-help and more. There will be more than 20,000 used books for purchase. Admission is free and books are 50 cents each.
Children can trick or treat in costume at participating downtown Kirkwood businesses and City Hall.
Get into the Halloween spirit with some spooky fun and celebrate with the animals at Grant's Farm. Enjoy Halloween tram rides featuring Halloween lights, spooky scenes, live actors, scare zones, a Halloween-themed show, monster mash party and more. Costumes are encouraged.
Little Red Hen Play Dates are a wonderful way for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers to experience the magic of Waldorf Early Childhood Education. You and your child will bake bread — a weekly occurrence in the Waldorf School's Early Childhood Program — listen to stories; join in a circle time filled with songs, rhymes, and movement; and explore the outdoors in the mini meadow.
Families of all ages can enjoy festive decorations, entertainers, special food and drink menus and more at the Saint Louis Zoo's nighttime, non-scary Halloween experience Boo at the Zoo! Boo at the Zoo is a long-time St. Louis family favorite, with fun. spellbinding decorations for great photo opportunities, spooktacular entertainment as actors bring the decorated areas to life, interaction with the animals, fun at the 4-D Theater, & the Conservation Carousel and much more.
Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!